POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION LIMITED Polar Speed, a UPS company, is a logistics company and innovative provider of temperature sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK. Owing to our continued success we are looking for a Warehouse and Fleet Manager at our Stevenage Operation, to support the Depot management team. WAREHOUSE AND FLEET MANAGER - STEVENAGE BASED: Polar Speed UPS, Unit 4 & 5 Eastman Way, Stevenage Business Park, Stevenage, SG1 4SZ HOURS: 45 HOURS per week - MONDAY - FRIDAY - 8.30AM - 5.30PM - Flexibility required owing to the needs of the business which may be of an urgent medical nature. Salary: £38,500 Per Annum Polar Speed has a reputation for quality, compliance, operational and customer facing technology and monitoring solutions in the growing temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics market in the UK. The company specialises in active temperature-controlled deliveries to hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers and medical care surgeries as well as to end patients which it serves through its homecare business. Its customers include some of the best known pharmaceutical brands in the world. Its exciting times at Polar Speed and due to some internal development with our team we are now looking for a Warehouse and Fleet Manager at our Stevenage depot. Key responsibilities: Liaise with customers, suppliers, and transport companies. Plan, coordinate and monitor the receipt, order, assembly, and dispatch of goods in a correct and timely manner with attention to detail. Use space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently, ensuring budgetary targets and environmental objectives are met. Have a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the warehouse contributes to these. Respond to and deal with customer communication by email and telephone. Keep stock control systems up to date and make sure inventories are accurate. Plan future capacity requirements. Organise the recruitment and training of employees, as well as monitoring their performance and progress. Motivate, organise and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded. Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Maintain and oversee company supply chain policies and procedures, with a good understanding on ISO requirements and making sure employees are aware and adhere to. Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security in the work environment, for example - ensuring that stock such as chemicals and food are stored safely. Oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment. Where appropriate, oversee the maintenance and operation of warehouse management systems and automated storage and retrieval systems. Work closely with management including attending meetings ad reviews. Work alongside fleet and distribution manager to cover holiday, absences, and any workload that needs attention. Control all driver training and maintain records. Ensure all cleaning/decon areas are clean and procedures are being followed, oversee all shift patterns with a need to work and oversee other shifts if needed. When appropriate chair or support investigations, reviews, conduct, performance, disciplinary and grievance meetings. Key Skills/Experience/Requirements: Previous warehouse, manager and supply chain experience essential. High standard of computer literacy, including excel, word, SAP, WMS systems. Highly analytical with a proactive and "can do" approach. Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and third party vendors. Appreciate the need for retaining confidentiality where appropriate. Must be a team player as well as a decision maker working in both the office and the warehouse. We offer a wide range of benefits including 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) with additional days added for length of service - moving up to 33 days (including bank holidays) in 5th/6th year of employment. Company Pension, Private Healthcare, and a UPS Perks At Work scheme. Gift awards for various special work anniversaries/length of service rewards. For successful applicants, Polar Speed will process enhanced disclosure criminal record checks.